Today's health care marketplace is rapidly changing and
it's the perfect time to position yourself to offer your unique
services directly to business and corporate clients in your
community. Work with business owners, occupational nurses, human resource directors, engineers, and other health care professionals to improve the work environment. Learn and apply skills to consult with businesses and industries regarding occupational safety, evaluation, and treatment of injured workers, development of preventative interventions and providing employee education.

DVD Program and Online Instruction
Complete 216 hours via DVD and 28 hours online taught by top doctors in the field.

Field Study Project or Research PaperAs part of the program, establish a relationship with a company (or companies) in your area to collect data for your field study report for a minimum of 12 months. Or you can develop an independent, original research project suitable for publication. Get your research project published or complete the 12 months study to earn the 72 hours you need to become eligible to apply for the diplomate examination offered by the American Chiropractic Board on Occupational Health (ACBOH).

Mentoring for Diplomate Candidates (DACBOH)
You will work with your mentor, David Gilkey, DC, DACBOH, MS, PhD, who will assist you in completing your field study project or research paper (up to 10 hours). There is no additional charge for this service. Contact Dr. Gilkey using email at dgilkey@colostate.edu or on Skpe/phone at 970-491-7138.

Will I earn CE Credits?
12 hours are awarded when you successfully pass each DVD exam (75% or better). If you complete all of the DVDs you'll earn 228 hours. Return your exams to Northwestern via fax, email or mail to be graded.

Online courses include an exam. DOT Drug Testing and Alcohol Screening Certification also requires a demonstration of proficiency to become certified. DOT Physical Exam course meets the requirements to qualify you to complete a certification exam at http://nrcme.psiexams.com so you can get onto the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME).

How do I become a Diplomate? To become eligible to apply for Diplomate status with the American Chiropractic Board on Occupational Health (ACBOH) you will need to complete a minimum of 300 hours of training. Our program provides 228 hours via DVD, 16 hours via the online DOT courses and 72 hours for completing your Field Study or Research Paper. Please visit http://www.acacoh.com/DACBOH_ACBOH.htm for more information.

DVD Sessions (12 hours per DVD/216 hours total)Can be taken in any order and/or take single session(s) for your CE hours.1. The Role of Chiropractic in Occupational Health.
Joseph J. Sweere, DC, DABCO, DACBOH

2. How to Promote Services with an Emphasis on Industrial Relations. Scott Bautch, DC, DACBOH

Northwestern has applied for continuing education credit in MN, SD, ND and IA and we are an approved sponsor in many other states. See http://www.nwhealth.edu/conted/ for details. Or please contact Sara George at 952-885-5446 if you have any questions or to request approvals in other states. Some states do not allow you to earn licensure credits via distance learning.

DVD Return Policy

If you are not satisfied DVD's may be returned within 90 days of purchase for a refund.